Starter homes are getting harder to find. These 20 cities are bucking the trend.
The share of starter homes has been falling in the US. But some cities are bucking that trend. Here are the best cities for starter homes.
As starter homes grow scarce nationwide, a handful of major cities buck the trend by offering these affordable entry-level properties. According to a report from Realtor.com, fewer than a quarter of large metro areas are dominated by starter homes, with inventory shrinking while prices rise. Only 18.3% of ZIP codes in the 100 largest metros qualify as starter-home dominant.
However, 20 cities stand out as having increased their share of starter homes between 2019 and 2026. The top of this list includes cities like Las Vegas, Los Angeles-Long Beach, Worcester, Spokane, Detroit, San Francisco, Charlotte, St. Louis, Nashville, Kansas City, and Miami. These cities provide more starter homes at attainable price points, making homeownership more accessible for first-time buyers.
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